Brown Girls Do Inc

Mission and About Us

Brown Girls Do Ballet® is a division of Brown Girls Do.® , Inc, a registered 501(c)3. Our purpose is to promote diversity in the arts by providing annual scholarships, a mentor network, and community programs to empower young girls. Our mission is supported by merchandise sales and fundraisers.

Every gift helps make ballet a space where our girls see themselves center stage. Brown Girls Do Inc. empowers young dancers through scholarships, mentorship, and community programming, to uplift voices often overlooked.

Our Story

It began in 2013, when TaKiyah Wallace, while searching for a ballet class for her daughter, recognized a painful absence of representation. What started as a photography project to reflect diversity in dance grew into a nationwide movement uplifting countless young ballerinas.

Programs and Initiatives:

• Scholarship Program: Providing financial support to talented girls of color, enabling them to attend reputable ballet schools and workshops.
• Mentorship Program: Pairing aspiring dancers with experienced mentors who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement throughout their ballet journey.
• Educational Workshops & Experiences: Hosting workshops on ballet technique, nutrition, mental health, and other relevant topics to ensure the holistic development of young dancers. In addition to educational workshops, Brown Girls Do Ballet believes in the importance of celebrating the joy of dance. We organize fun and lively events that allow young dancers to come together, share their passion, and build lasting connections.
• Community Outreach: Engaging with local communities to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in ballet and conducting outreach programs to identify and support potential talent.

Join us the giving season, to support the next generation of dancers. Your early gift moves us closer to our $15,000 goal, and closer to building a more inclusive arts world.

How Your Gift Makes a Difference

• $10 → Provides a dancer with a pair of ballet tights

• $20 → Purchases a ballet book or educational resource for a dancer

• $30 → Covers shipping costs to ensure donations reach dancers across the country

• $50 → Provides tights, leotards, and soft shoes for a deserving dancer

• $75 → Supports the BGDB Ambassador Box Program, delivering encouragement goodies to mentees

• $100 → Covers the cost of a pair of pointe shoes for a deserving dancer

• $500 → Awards a scholarship for tuition or intensive training for one dancer

• $1,000 → Funds a month of community ballet classes in underserved areas

• $5,000 → Sponsors a season of mentorship programming for ambassadors nationwide

 Every gift helps us empower the next generation of dancers and gets us closer to our $15,000 goal this giving season.